Big Data for Policy Analysis: The Good,The Bad,and The Ugly |
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| Authors: | Laurie A Schintler Rajendra Kulkarni |
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| Institution: | 1. The School of Policy, Government and International Affairs, George Mason University;2. The Office of Research and Economic Development, The School of Policy, Government and International Affairs, George Mason University |
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| Abstract: | Big data holds tremendous potential for public policy analysis. At the same time, its use prompts a number of issues related to statistical bias, privacy, equity, and governance, among others. Accordingly, there is a need to formulate, evaluate, and implement policies that not only mitigate the risks, but also maximize the benefits of using big data for policy analysis. This poses a number of challenges, which are highlighted in this essay. |
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| Keywords: | public policy policy assessment privacy public participation statistics Big Data policy analysis |
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